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1
Feeling utterly humbled by the epic scale of the monuments and profound
spirituality evident at
Anuradhapura
.
2
Scaling the great rock of
Sigiriya
for epic views, outstanding art and in-
triguing ruins.
3
Admiring the exquisite carvings and temples at the fascinating ruins of the
former Sinhalese stronghold of
Polonnaruwa
.
4
Spotting elephants, crocodiles and being astounded by the birdlife in the
lush
Minneriya National Park
.
some of Sri Lanka's most stunning paintings, temples and images.
6
Marvelling at the scenery and vistas and taking in the temples and monu-
Information
Head to
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/the-ancient-cities
) for planning
advice, author recommendations, traveller reviews and insider tips.
CULTURAL TRIANGLE TICKETS
Tickets are needed to visit the major Cultural Triangle sites as well as a few of the minor
ones. Most are run by the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), which has a good website
(
www.ccf.lk
).
Round Tickets (which offered substantial savings) are no longer available. Admission
tickets to the main sites are steep, and cost as follows:
Anuradhapura
US$25
Dambulla
US$10
Medirigiriya Vihara
US$10
Mihintale
US$4
Polonnaruwa
US$25
Ritigala
US$10
Sigiriya
US$30